Loučeň: Château, Castle Park and Monuments

Loučeň brings together castle history and extensive parkland, with a focus on culture and landscape. When planning a stay, you might have different questions in mind: Would you like to focus mainly on the château, explore the mazes and labyrinths, or combine several historical themes? If you are looking for a hotel in Loučeň, these interests can help you decide how to plan your stay; the following sections organize the topics by park, castle history and monuments.

Castle Park and Mazes

Loučeň Castle Park covers 23 hectares and contains 12 mazes and labyrinths. A signposted educational trail links the attractions and provides detailed, thematically organized information about their historical roots and present-day forms. It gives the park theme a connecting thread: rather than viewing the mazes and labyrinths only as individual stops, you can consider their development and current forms together. Those interested in both cultural history and park design will find the two combined here in one theme.

The Château and Its History as a Visitor Attraction

The present-day Baroque Château Loučeň was built between 1704 and 1713. The family history adds a later date: in 1809, the Thurn-Taxis family became the owners of Loučeň; Maxmilian Thurn-Taxis was the first owner from this family. The construction period and change of ownership belong to different stages in Loučeň’s history. The château’s interiors were first opened to the public in 1929. Classic guided tours introduce the period when Prince Alexandr and Princess Marie Thurn-Taxis lived there. Check the booking calendar before you travel if you would like to include this tour in your plans.

Church and Monuments

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built between 1710 and 1714, at the same time as Château Loučeň, to a design by F. M. Kaňka. It originally served as the castle chapel. Its construction period, architect and former function offer different points of reference for understanding the church’s history and distinguishing it from the château’s later ownership history.

The Helma monument is named for the depiction of an infantry helmet atop its column. The Truchlící anděl monument is located at Boží voda. The widow of General Karel Boromeu von Fürstenberg had it erected after he fell in 1799 at the Battle of Stockach during the Franco-German War. The two monuments refer to different historical connections: Helma takes its name from the object depicted, while the creation of Truchlící anděl is linked to the general’s fate.

Seasonal Picnic Offer

Picnic baskets are available in the park of Château Loučeň from May 1 to October 31, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Options include baskets for couples, families with children, and smaller lunch boxes. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The season, opening hours and reservation deadline are specific planning details to bear in mind if you would like to include the picnic offer in your stay.

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